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November 25, 2011 at 9:10am

By Fallon

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Topics: black feminism, Empowerment, Thanksgiving, Violence Against Women

Post Thanksgiving Thoughts on Black Feminism: “My Great Aunt Made Me Go There”

So, yesterday was Thanksgiving and all I can say is that my great aunt pushed the ultimate button and questioned why I consider myself a feminist. I tried to ignore her comments about feminists being lesbians. I tried to take the higher ground when she said, “Our men need for women to help them, cook [...]

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October 28, 2011 at 12:00am

By Fallon

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Topics: A Girl Like Me, black feminism, Black girls, Black Men, black women, Christianity, Domestic Violence, Empowerment, Fear, for colored girls, Gender, Girls, Violence Against Women, Women

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: My Black Girl Story of Night Terrors and Somebody Named Jesus

And, so we begin as most stories start, Once upon a time not too long ago . . . “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” Soren Kierkegaard For me, this quote speaks of many known and unknown joys and pains. It is a quote that my godmother faithfully recalls [...]

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October 17, 2011 at 8:47am

Is It Ever OK For White People To Say NIGGER?

Only Black people understand the true power of the word nigger. Does that mean only Black people can say it? Is it EVER ok for white people to say it? Sound off below!

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October 14, 2011 at 10:07am

By Fallon

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness: But Are We Truly Aware of Both??

So, I am sitting here trying to understand why during the month of October Breast Cancer Awareness gets more media attention and corporate sponsorship than Domestic Violence Awareness which is also remembered during the month of October. I know that most women have breast irrespective of their size, pigmentation, and function. And, I also know 1 [...]

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October 13, 2011 at 8:28am

By Dallas
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Topics: American Identity, American Values, Black Family, Black Identity, Class Privilege, Democracy, education, Empowerment, Homophobia, Hope, Identity Politics, LGBTQ, Love, Media, Mothers, Politics, Women

Maya Rupert’s “Is Marriage Equality for White People?”

Should Black people care about marriage equality? According to Maya Rupert, THEY SHOULD. What do you think?

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October 11, 2011 at 2:46pm

By Dallas
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Topics: 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Fathers, Black Identity, Black Men, Black Politics, capitalism, Class Privilege, Community, Democracy, Empowerment, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Media, Men, Money, Music, Politics, Pop Culture, Poverty, Truth

Nas Brings Back THE REAL With “Nasty” Music Video

Nas’ music video for “Nasty” is a statement about what really matters: family, community, humility and respect. The money? ….A welcome bonus. Check out Nas’ “Nasty” music video at BlackYouthProject.com!

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October 11, 2011 at 11:20am

By Dallas
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Topics: American Identity, American Values, Black Men, Black Youth, Christianity, Class Privilege, Empowerment, Family, HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Hope, LGBTQ, Mothers, Sexuality, Truth, White Privilege, Women, Youth

A Message To Black LBGT Youth On National Coming Out Day

The Black Youth Project wishes our readers a wonderful and liberating Coming Out Day. But we also want to make it very clear that all of us – regardless of age, gender, race or socioeconomic status – are on our own journeys. Nobody knows the best time for you to come out BUT YOU.

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September 8, 2011 at 11:42am

How Racism Is Destroying America’s Political Discourse

Racism grows classier and more refined every day, but it never goes away. How else can we explain the American people tolerating the unprecedented disrespect, racism, obstruction and outright legislative terrorism being perpetrated by the GOP?

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September 2, 2011 at 12:12pm

By Dallas
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Topics: Aesthetics, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Black Youth, Blogging, capitalism, Democracy, Drugs, Empowerment, Facebook, Fame, Girls, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Homophobia, Marijuana, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Odd Future Culture, OFWGKTA, Politics, Pop Culture, race, Violence, Women, Youth

Why You Should Be Taking Tyler, the Creator and Kreayshawn Seriously

But don’t be fooled. Their success is organic and real; not some record label’s scheme. The rise of artists like Odd Future and Kreayshawn (as well as Lil B and Waka Flocka Flame) is subversive to Hip Hop’s status quo.

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August 29, 2011 at 12:22pm

By jasiri x

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Topics: Black Family, Black Fathers, Black girls, Black Identity, Blogging, Empowerment, Girls, hip-hop, Women

Did 3 Little Girls Inspire Lil Wayne’s “How to Love?”

I know the big topic in regards to Lil Wayne is his “beef” with Jay Z and whether Jay will respond and blah, blah, blah. But I want to reexamine a older “diss” that I believe actually lead to Lil Wayne responding albeit in a different way. I like most of you, especially if you [...]

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